[ecrea] Chair position at California State University, San Bernardino

*Chair, Rank Open*

Department of Communication Studies at Cal State San Bernardino invites 
applications for chair to begin September 2012. Ph.D. in Communication 
and scholarly credentials warranting tenure as an Associate or full 
Professor required.  Previous chair experience preferred. The successful 
candidate will have effective leadership, administrative, 
problem-solving, and people skills; have a commitment to maintaining a 
strong department; demonstrate excellence in teaching undergraduates and 
Masters students; support colleagues' intellectual and professional 
development; maintain a fair and encouraging environment for students, 
staff, and faculty; represent the department within the university; and 
demonstrate competence in managing faculty, GTAs, and staff. Experience 
with fundraising and grant-writing is a plus. This person will also 
establish and maintain strong connections with local organizations, and 
increase connections with alumni.

Preferred candidates will be expected to meet the traditional 
requirements of excellence in teaching, active scholarly and 
professional work, and service to the University and community. In 
addition, new faculty are encouraged to develop and participate in 
activities that support the University's strategic plan. This plan 
emphasizes six areas: a) teaching and learning excellence; b) student 
access, retention, and success; c) excellence in research and creative 
activities; d) campus community; e) community engagement; and f) 
infrastructure.

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The department is a fast-growing department consisting of about 450 
majors, 34 graduate students, 35 full and part-time faculty, and 2 
full-time staff members. The campus has been voted the most beautiful of 
the 23 campuses in the Cal State system. It is situated 70 miles east of 
Los Angeles, offering easy access to beaches, mountain, and desert 
resorts.  The rapidly expanding metropolitan area offers a wide variety 
of cultural and recreational opportunities.  Housing costs average 
substantially below those of nearby Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

SALARY:
Dependent on qualifications and experience.

BENEFITS:
Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits and support for moving 
expenses available.

To apply submit cover letter, CV, teaching, research and service 
statements, 1-2 page vision statement including approach to leadership 
and interpersonal relations, 2 articles or chapters, and 3 letters of 
recommendation to Ted Ruml, Interim Chair, Department of Communication 
Studies, 5500 University Pkwy, San Bernardino, CA 92407, 
(truml /at/ csusb.edu). Review of applications will begin early November 2011, 
and will continue until the position is filled.

CSUSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diversified workforce.